Singapore - Book Burial Slot

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To book a burial slot, the applicant has to approach the Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Office link
2. Applicant can book through call or can visit the office.
3. Before booking, the applicant has to read the rules and regulations/ terms and conditions can use the following link
4. Applicant has to give the letter or get the form from the authority officer.
5. Applicant has to fill-in all the necessary details in the application form.
6. Applicant has to attach the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The payment is to be made at the booking office before the burial, and the details is given in the “Fees” section of this page.

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Required Documents

FOR BURIAL

• The deceased's original death certificate, which contains the permit to bury/cremate
• The deceased's NRIC or passport
• The applicant's NRIC or passport
• The letter of authorisation, if the applicant is not the deceased's next-of-kin

Office Locations & Contacts

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Memorial Facilities & Planning Division
40 Scotts Road
Environment Building, #21-00
Singapore 228231

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Public Service Centre
Our Tampines Hub
1 Tampines Walk
Singapore 529649
Opening hours: 9am – 6pm, Monday – Sunday (Closed on public holidays)
Contact - 6225 5632
Contact link

Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Office
910 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd, Singapore 699819
Website link
Contact +6567937428
Location link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to book a burial slot are eligible to make this application.

Fees

• Fee to book a burial slot, for Child under 10 years old - $140 and for adult $315

Validity

• The validity is for one time.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Processing time of this procedure completes within a day.

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Instructions

• Please note that the burial period for all graves is limited to 15 years. At the end of 15 years, the graves will be exhumed.
• If burial is required due to religious reasons, the exhumed remains will be re-buried in smaller individual plots.
• For those whose religions allow cremation, the exhumed remains will be cremated and stored in columbaria niches.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

The body of the deceased may be buried or cremated, depending on the wishes and religion of the deceased.

• Burial
• Cremation
• Ash Management
• Columbaria

Information which might help

Bookings for burial are only confirmed after payment is made with:

• NETS
• cash card or
• credit card

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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